Sat 26th Dec: It's been a busy month

 Just a reminder that the weather is forecast to turn very cold this week, and we'd really appreciate it if as many short-coated and senior Tai Po dogs could be offered temporary accommodation for the duration of the cold spell.  If you have already adopted from HKDR or previously fostered please contact May directly at may@hongkongdogrescue.com, or even just come to our Tai Po Homing Centre to pick up a dog.  If you're new to HKDR please contact Cindy at foster@hongkongdogrescue.com to complete the foster application, and thank you in advance.

The two puppies Jada and Marina who were recently returned to our Ap Lei Chau Homing Centre from their foster home had a lucky day as they were adopted as a pair today. Looking at the list on the blackboard of dogs homed this month (from Ap Lei Chau) it's been a busy December and we only have a few smaller dogs and a handful of puppies staying with us at the moment.  Of course there are always the up-and-coming babies in foster care who will return to us once they're old enough, but my fears of being completely swamped turned out to be unfounded.

Rubble is one of the smaller dogs, and he's a great character who should really be in a home.  He's nine years old but still full of life and energy, and he loves his walks and even long hikes. Maybe the pronounced underbite puts potential adopters off, and funnily one of our other small dogs, Tingle, has the same special jaw.  Some find it cute and different, so I'm sure both of these boys will be chosen before too long.  Here's a video of Rubble out walking:  https://www.facebook.com/HKDR.DOGGIES/videos/215271606849403

Also still waiting is our sweet and lovely older puppy Ned.  His medical problem, megoesophagus, means he has to eat sitting upright in his special Bailey Chair, and that will be passed to his adopter when the time comes.  Other than at mealtimes Ned is a perfectly normal boy who deserves to have a home of his own. 

Another reminder that Operation Santa Paws is running until the end of the year, collections donations to be divided between several animal charities.  Please check the Whiskers N Paws website www.wnp.com.hk for details of drop-off points, which of course include the store itself. 

We have three puppies staying there for you to meet and play with while you're visiting, and they're currently Felix (shown in the photo) Doddy and Percy.